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  • Big second half propels Burton past Pioneers in Cumberland clinching victory

    Big second half propels Burton past Pioneers in Cumberland clinching victory

    Nick Johnsons Pioneers gave Burton all they could handle in the first half of last Fridays Cumberland matchup in Ewing. 28 unanswered, second half points allowed the Raiders to clinch their fourth Cumberland District championship and second in as many years as they raced past Thomas Walker 44-6. Burton held Thomas Walker to 137 total… Read More on Big second half propels Burton past Pioneers in Cumberland clinching victory »Read More »
  • Burtons heads to Ewing looking to clinch Cumberland crown

    Burtons heads to Ewing looking to clinch Cumberland crown

    J.I. Burton cruised to an easy 39-6 victory last week over the Rye Cove Eagles and were able to get some of their starters rested in the second half. The Thomas Walker Pioneers were on the wrong side of a lopsided game last week as they were defeated by Twin Springs, 35-13. Two weeks ago… Read More on Burtons heads to Ewing looking to clinch Cumberland crown »Read More »
  • Raiders rough up Eagles

    Raiders rough up Eagles

    J.I. Burton wasted no time in putting away Rye Cove Friday night. A 27 point outburst in the first quarter led to a 39-0 lead at halftime for the Raiders who eventually came away with the 39-6 victory on the road over the Eagles. Burton piled up 336 yards of offense in the victory. 333… Read More on Raiders rough up Eagles »Read More »
  • Burton set to raid Clinchport to take on Rye Cove

    Burton set to raid Clinchport to take on Rye Cove

      Both Rye Cove (4-4, 0-3) and J.I. Burton (6-2, 3-0) come in to this Fridays contest at the Eagles Nest riding winning streaks. Rye Cove has won two in a row while averaging 40 points per over the two wins. Burton is perhaps one of the hottest teams in Southwest Virginia as they have… Read More on Burton set to raid Clinchport to take on Rye Cove »Read More »
  • Burton takes control of Cumberland with victory over Castlewood

    Burton takes control of Cumberland with victory over Castlewood

    J.I. Burton extended their winning streak to six games while taking over sole possession of first place in the Cumberland after their 28-7 victory over Castlewood Friday night. The loss snapped a four game winning streak for Castlewood and handed the Blue Devils their second Cumberland loss of the season. The Raiders got all they… Read More on Burton takes control of Cumberland with victory over Castlewood »Read More »
  • Burton welcomes in Castlewood for Cumberland clash

    Burton welcomes in Castlewood for Cumberland clash

      J.I. Burton has a new head coach but the results haven’t changed. Jacob Caudill has served on the Raiders coaching staff for the last seven years and was the defensive coordinator before taking over the head coaching position this summer. Caudill has his Raiders in position to claim another Cumberland crown if they can… Read More on Burton welcomes in Castlewood for Cumberland clash »Read More »
  • Black Raiders, Golden Wave to battle in Grundy

    Black Raiders, Golden Wave to battle in Grundy

    J.I. Burton (4-2) at Grundy (4-2)  Two very familiar foes are set to do battle on Friday night at Nelson Memorial Stadium in Grundy.  The Raiders and the Golden Wave have met up three times in the past two seasons. Grundy took care of business in the first meeting of 2017 in a 34-7 victory.… Read More on Black Raiders, Golden Wave to battle in Grundy »Read More »
  • Wolfpack open season with win over Raiders, Adkins scores 5 TD’s

    Wolfpack open season with win over Raiders, Adkins scores 5 TD’s

    Lawson-Fitchko Stadium in downtown Norton was the site of Southwest Virginia’s opening football contest of 2019.  The venerable stadium was also the host of one of Southwest Virginia’s finest single performances in recent memory.  Trenton Adkins of the Ridgeview Wolfpack rushed for 357 yards and 5 TD’s on the night in a 40-13 convincing victory… Read More on Wolfpack open season with win over Raiders, Adkins scores 5 TD’s »Read More »
  • Wolfpack, Raiders set to kickoff season in SWVA

    Wolfpack, Raiders set to kickoff season in SWVA

    Ridgeview Wolfpack (0-0) VS.   J. I. Burton Raiders (0-0) When:  Thursday, August 29, 7:30 pm Where:  Lawson-Fitchko Stadium, Norton, Va. Series all time:  First meeting The high school football season will kick off in style on Thursday evening in picturesque downtown Norton, Virginia as the Ridgeview Wolfpack and J. I. Burton Raiders are set to… Read More on Wolfpack, Raiders set to kickoff season in SWVA »Read More »
  • 2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced

    2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced

    The inaugural football coverage season has come to a close. With the end of the season comes postseason awards—CoalfieldSports.com will recognize the achievements of athletes across the region. During the last month, our staff compiled a list of deserving nominees for a first and second team All CoalfieldSports squad, in addition to an honorable mention.… Read More on 2018 All-CoalfieldSports Team Announced »Read More »
  • Coalfield Sports Playoff Polls, who wins?

    Coalfield Sports Playoff Polls, who wins?

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  • Palmer, Adams familiar foes as Raiders take on Rebels

    Palmer, Adams familiar foes as Raiders take on Rebels

      Region D, 1A Semi Final John I. Burton Raiders (9-2, 5-0) 3-seed at Patrick Henry Rebels (10-1, 2-1) 2-seed   J.I. Burton, fresh off a first round victory over Holston, faces a much stiffer task this week when they travel to take on the 10-1 Patrick Henry Rebels in the 1D semi finals. Burton… Read More on Palmer, Adams familiar foes as Raiders take on Rebels »Read More »
  • CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Round 2

    CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Round 2

    This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports picked five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before the fans selected THE game of the week. Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast picked the five contests and were joined by a special guest… Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Round 2 »Read More »
  • Burton trounces Holston in a muddy affair

    Burton trounces Holston in a muddy affair

      Region D, 1A Quarterfinals    John I. Burton Raiders (9-2, 5-0): 30   Holston Cavaliers (6-5, 1-2): 6   NORTON, Va.,-By the end of Saturday’s game, the only way to tell the two teams apart was by the joyful expressions from the victorious Raiders’ squad compared to the collective dejected look coming from the… Read More on Burton trounces Holston in a muddy affair »Read More »
  • Raiders, Cavaliers set for playoff duel

    Raiders, Cavaliers set for playoff duel

    Region D, 1A Holston Cavaliers (6-4, 1-2 Hogoheegee, 6th seed) at John I. Burton Raiders (8-2, 5-0 Cumberland, 3rd seed)   The Burton Raiders and the Holston Cavaliers clash in the first round of the 1A Region D playoffs this Saturday. The home standing Raiders, the third seed, look to keep their momentum going in… Read More on Raiders, Cavaliers set for playoff duel »Read More »
  • CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Playoffs Week 1

    CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Playoffs Week 1

    This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports picked five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before the fans selected THE game of the week.   Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast picked the five contests and were joined by a special… Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Playoffs Week 1 »Read More »
  • CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Week 11

    CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Week 11

    This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports are picking five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before you the fans select THE game of the week. Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast will pick the five contests and be joined by… Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick Em: Week 11 »Read More »
  • Raiders, Wave set for huge 1D matchup

    Raiders, Wave set for huge 1D matchup

    A week after Grundy and J.I. Burton each squeaked out victories in week seven, the slate does not clear up for either team. The two will meet up in Norton on Friday in the latest edition of the CoalfieldSports.com Game of the Week. The contest has high implications on how the 1D playoff standings will… Read More on Raiders, Wave set for huge 1D matchup »Read More »
  • CoalfieldSports Pick ‘Em: Week 8

    CoalfieldSports Pick ‘Em: Week 8

    This season, the folks at Coalfield Sports are picking five of the most intriguing matchups in the area to be the games of the week before you the fans select THE game of the week. Each week, Ryan and Brady, the hosts of the SWVASports Podcast will pick the five contests and be joined by… Read More on CoalfieldSports Pick ‘Em: Week 8 »Read More »
  • Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 8 Game of the Week!

    Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 8 Game of the Week!

    Welcome to Coalfield Sports’ Game of the Week Poll! Throughout the season, we will select five games each week for our weekly pick’em segment on the SWVA Sports Podcast. Co-Hosts Ryan Dye and Brady Hess will keep a running total of their picks along with a collective total of the weekly guest picker! With so many… Read More on Vote for CoalfieldSports.com Week 8 Game of the Week! »Read More »
  • Tigers, Raiders set for battle on homecoming night in Honaker

    Tigers, Raiders set for battle on homecoming night in Honaker

    After starting the season 3-0, the Honaker Tigers have hit a two-game losing skid. The Tigers are indeed into the meat of their schedule and it will not get ant easier when the 3-2 J.I. Burton Raiders travel to Fuller Field for battle. Honaker is coming off a 41-17 defeat at the hands of the… Read More on Tigers, Raiders set for battle on homecoming night in Honaker »Read More »
  • Vote for Coalfield Sports Week 3 Players of the Week!

    Vote for Coalfield Sports Week 3 Players of the Week!

    Vote for Coalfield Sports’ Offensive & Defensive Players Of The Week! Winners will be announced on Wednesday’s episode of the SWVA Sports Podcast. **Only one vote per person will be counted!Read More »
  • Bears start slow but cruise to a 35-20 win over Raiders

    Bears start slow but cruise to a 35-20 win over Raiders

    For perhaps the final matchup between two rivals, Union relied on big plays in the run game to earn an impressive but sloppy  35-20 victory over J.I. Burton. Burton hung close at times behind senior quarterback Houston Thacker but the Raiders were outmanned at the line of scrimmage. Thacker was 20-of-28 for 192 yards. Most… Read More on Bears start slow but cruise to a 35-20 win over Raiders »Read More »
  • Preseason Poll: Cumberland District

    Preseason Poll: Cumberland District

    Welcome back to our preseason poll series. If you missed any of last week’s, check them out here: Mountain 7, Black Diamond and River Ridge. This week, we will take a look at the Cumberland, Mountain Empire and Southwest districts. Today, we’ll hit the Cumberland District, a district that historically has seen the Raiders of… Read More on Preseason Poll: Cumberland District »Read More »
  • 2018 John I. Burton Raiders preview

    2018 John I. Burton Raiders preview

    2018 J.I. Burton Raiders Season Preview Head Coach: Jim Adams Cumberland District, Region D 2017 record: 7-6 (4-1 Cumberland) For most teams, starting a season 1-4 would foreshadow a death sentence. For the 2017 J.I. Burton Raiders, the season ended with a flurry of wins. The Raiders finished their last five games with a 4-1… Read More on 2018 John I. Burton Raiders preview »Read More »

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